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Participation in the arts was always important to me growing up. A strong arts program in high school influenced my decision to pursue a degree in the arts. I chose the arts program at Bowling Green State University in northwest Ohio where I discovered and fell in love with metals. I was introduced to many artists, including Michael Boyd, who became an inspiration for me.

Upon graduation I apprenticed for Michael Boyd at his studio in Colorado. That experience turned into an eight year adventure that continues today. It was with Michael that I learned to work with and manipulate stone, adding a new element to my love of jewelry design.

Since being in Colorado I have started my own business, Ryan Gardner Designs. I now showcase my work in galleries across the country. I love working with combining stone and metal in new ways creating works of art for people to enjoy in their daily lives.





Bibliography


“65th Anniversary Collection”, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, May 2012

Driggs, Helen: “The Apprenticeship”, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, September 2010


Texts


Boyd, Michael with Gardner, Ryan: “Saddle Mount for Hanging Earrings”, Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, April 2014, Pg. 20-24



Gardner, Ryan: “Supercharge your sealant! Powder-coat your patina!”, Art Jewelry, January 2016



Education


2009 - Bowling Green State University, BFA



Awards


2020 Saul Bell Design Awards Finalist – Silver Category

2020 Saul Bell Design Awards Finalist – Jewelry Collection Category

2016 Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, First Place – Jewelry Category



Galleries


Cultureclash

101 N. F St.

Salida, CO 81201

719-539-3118


Karen Melfi Collection

225 Canyon Rd.

Santa Fe, NM 87501

www.karenmelficollection.com


Alchemy 9-2-5

48 Leonard St.

Belmont, MA 02478

617-484-9250

www.alchemy925.com


John Rippel Gallery

662 Canyon Rd.

Santa Fe, NM

87501 505-986-9115

www.johnrippel.com


Topaz Gallery

3145 Peachtree Rd. NE #177

Atlanta, GA 30305

404-995-0155

www.topazgallery.net











LOCATION



PUEBLO, CO



EMAIL



ryangardnerdesigns@gmail.com



PHONE



614.560.5818